I know 2008 R2 is EOL, but I just need it for legacy app testing. I need a product key (I have a Dell OEM sticker on the chassis), I just need the ISO.
Microsoft’s site only gives the generic retail ISO, and Dell’s support site now redirects to "End of Life" pages with no download links. dell windows server 2008 r2 iso download
[Link to Microsoft’s official download page for paid VL customers] or search your internal IT asset management system. I know 2008 R2 is EOL, but I
Windows Server 2008 R2 reached End of Support in January 2020, and Dell removed the official OEM ISO downloads from their support site in 2023. However, if you need to reinstall this OS on legacy Dell hardware (PowerEdge R410, R510, R710, T610, etc.), you still have legal options provided you own a valid OEM license sticker. [Link to Microsoft’s official download page for paid
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